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Book SynopsisThe emergence and impact of the modern term limits movement is a story of political development and transformation. This text, divided into two parts, presents an overview and analysis of the origins and effects of the movement.
Table of ContentsPart 1 The Constitutional Dilemma Chapter 2 The Origin and Evolution of Term Limits at the Federal Level Chapter 3 The Constitutional Barrier: U.S. Term Limits, Inc. v. Thornton Chapter 4 The Powers of the Incumbents Part 5 Term Limits at the States' Level Chapter 6 States' Level Term Limits: A Comparative Account Chapter 7 The Costs and Benefits of Term Limits Chapter 8 The State of Michigan—A Case Study Chapter 9 Conclusions: What Political Differences Do Term Limits Make?